LeBron Needs Stitches After Being Elbowed in Head at the Olympics
Although the U.S. men’s basketball team dominated Brazil in the 2024 Olympics quarterfinals on Wednesday, LeBron James left the game with a gash that needed four stitches after taking a rough fall.
During the third quarter, James was hit by Brazil’s Georginho de Paula’s elbow as the two struggled for a rebound, which knocked the Los Angeles Lakers’ forward to the ground. De Paula could be seen apologizing while the American superstar clutched his face.
James left the court holding a paper towel to his forehead, and was treated in the locker room during a timeout. Team USA went on to win the game 122-87.